Nearby: Historic mansion that belonged to the Rockefeller family, open to public; working 1920s-era farm, open to the public; Appalachian Trail for short (2-hour) hikes; boutique shopping in Woodstock; glass-blowing and other crafts at Quechee; gondola ride and skiing at Killngton; in summer swimming/boating on Silver Lake (3 minutes from house); in winter cross-country skiing and snowshoeing near house, with alpine (downhill) ski resorts only 20-30 minutes away. This region is truly New England at its finest.